How to choose a jute rug for your home
If you're searching for a natural, eco-friendly floor covering that looks beautiful and stands the test of time, a jute rug could be exactly what you're looking for. But with so many styles, shapes and sizes available, how do you choose the right one? Here's our guide.
What is a jute rug?
A jute rug is made from the natural fibres of the jute plant, which grows rapidly in South Asia with minimal chemicals. The fibres are harvested and handwoven into rugs that are naturally biodegradable, hypoallergenic and eco-friendly. At Second Nature Online we source our jute rugs ethically from India, where skilled artisans have been weaving them for centuries.
What shape jute rug do I need?
Jute rugs come in round, oval, rectangular and square shapes and the right choice depends on your room and furniture layout.
🟠  Round jute rugs work beautifully under a coffee table or in a hallway
🟧  Rectangular jute rugs are ideal for living rooms and dining rooms
🟠  Oval jute rugs are a softer alternative to rectangular and work well in bedrooms
🟧  Square jute rugs suit square rooms or seating areas
What size jute rug do I need?
As a general rule, your rug should be large enough for at least the front legs of your furniture to sit on it. For a dining room, choose a size that allows chairs to remain on the rug even when pulled out. Our jute rugs start from as little as £22, making it easy to size up without breaking the budget.
Plain or braided jute rug?
Plain woven jute rugs have a flat, smooth texture and suit modern or Scandi interiors. Our braided jute rugs have a more tactile, characterful finish and work perfectly in boho, rustic or coastal schemes. We also offer jute rugs woven with recycled fabric for a colourful twist on the natural look.
Are jute rugs suitable for every room?
Jute rugs are best suited to low-moisture areas such as living rooms, hallways, dining rooms and bedrooms. They are not recommended for bathrooms or conservatories where humidity is high, as moisture can cause the fibres to deteriorate over time. For kitchens, a smaller jute rug in a low-traffic spot can work well.
Why choose a jute rug from Second Nature Online?
All our jute rugs are ethically sourced, handwoven and delivered to your door with next day UK delivery. Based in Dumfries, Scotland, we've been passionate about natural, eco-friendly home textiles for over twelve years. We are GoodWeave certified, meaning every rug you buy from us has been independently verified as free from child labour. Our jute rugs are also biodegradable, carbon-friendly in production and made from one of the world's fastest growing natural plants so you can feel good about your purchase from floor to fibre.
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